miraculous gifts

Boldly Proclaiming the Message (Acts 5:12-42)

The apostles boldly proclaim the gospel message, getting them arrested twice, thrown in prison, and beaten. Jesus was courageous. The apostles were courageous. Are we courageous? In this lesson we consider the bold message that was preached, examples of courage in the Scriptures, and why God expects His people to be bold. We also consider […]

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Four Characteristics of the First Church (Acts 2:42-47)

The first church is marked by devotion to four things: the apostles teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayers. Examining each one gives us an opportunity to evaluate our own spiritual communities and to identify opportunities for growth. We also consider how miraculous signs and wonders confirmed the gospel message in the beginning. We conclude […]

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